It is of timely and great importance to explore the ancient medical claims from traditional medicine by using modern scientific research tools and methodologies.

The immediate goal is to lay the foundation of a collaborative R&D program between the university and participating groups from the North American antler industry.

The Canadian elk industry has contributed keen interest and financial support to the University of Alberta research group to explore the potential use of antler products in the treatment of a variety of human illnesses.

Processing Technology

To assist North America's elk industries, a series of preliminary investigations has been undertaken at the University of Alberta

by Dr. Jeong S. Sim and Dr. Hoon H. Sunwoo

Designer Food Research Program for Health (Antler Research Center) Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton Canada